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The Battle of Hattin took place on 4 July 1187, between the Crusader states of the Levant and the forces of the Ayyubid sultan Saladin. It is also known as the Battle of the Horns of Hattin, due to the shape of the nearby extinct volcano of that name.

The Muslim armies under Saladin captured or killed the vast majority of the Crusader forces, removing their capability to wage war. As a direct result of the battle, Muslims once again became the eminent military power in the Holy Land, re-capturing Jerusalem and most of the other Crusader-held cities and castles. These Christian defeats prompted the Third Crusade, which began two years after the Battle of Hattin.

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Unbox - https://youtu.be/NDGnIC3EWmw?si=IVhn4sGZ2trsoSU0
COIN - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3CEQEjGE1civ_AGYLH_djse

The British Way: Enemy of My Enemy is an expansion for The British Way, including two entirely new games on “prequel” conflicts using the Malaya and Palestine maps and expanding the base game experience with new variants for all four conflicts originally covered. The British Way: Japanese Occupation puts the British and the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) on the same side in their efforts to resist the Japanese occupation of Malaya during World War II. The British Way: Arab Revolt allows players to explore the brutal suppression of the Arab Revolt (1936-1939) that preceded the Jewish insurgency covered by the original Palestine game. The two new games involve entirely new mechanics to capture the unique features of each conflict and can each be linked to the original Palestine and Malaya games, which also allows them to feed into the “End of Empire” Campaign Scenario. The two new games in the expansion allow players to explore how British attempts to combat earlier threats to colonial rule involved collaborating with local armed groups that they would later end up fighting against (Jewish paramilitary groups in Palestine and the MCP in Malaya), ironically strengthening and preparing these groups for two of the conflicts featured in the The British Way.

Highlights
Two full games in one expansion: Explore two entirely new games, reusing the maps and wooden components from the base game but otherwise completely mechanically distinct from Palestine and Malaya. As with all multipack games, these two new games will include their own Pre-War Option Tables and Faction Personas, and they can also be played as prequels to their companion games from the original multipack.
New variant rules and components for each of the four original games: New rules for Lehi in Palestine, Jungle Bases and SAS in Malaya, Detention and Leaders in Kenya, and TMT/Volkan (Turkish insurgents) in Cyprus.
New player aids for the InsideGMT “Advanced Cyprus” and “Faction Persona” variants: Updated materials for those owning the original 2023 printing of The British Way.

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Thirty Years War - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3BIDiWmmTVfgQHMcf4heLqA

Cuius Regio explores the operational military aspects of this pivotal period in European history and focuses on the maneuvers and battles that shook Europe for three decades.  

The Thirty Years War unfolded in four main phases: the Bohemian Revolt from 1618 to 1625, the Danish intervention from 1625 to 1630, the Swedish intervention from 1630 to 1635, and the French intervention from 1635 to 1648. It concluded with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which finally established a new status quo in Europe, the concept of the sovereignty of states, and shifted the focus of continental politics from southern Europe to the northern states.

The game’s scenarios reflect the military activity of the European powers who fought in the Holy Roman Empire during this time in pursuit of a range of diplomatic, religious, and political goals. The many military operations had a devastating impact on the economic and social well-being of the people across the continent. In large part this was because the Thirty Years War, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, was mainly a war of maneuver. Armies moved to gain, or regain, control of territory, influence negotiations, or convert the people. The large numbers of mercenaries and the rudimentary supply systems only enhanced the widespread devastation.

During this period, Europe saw the rise of national armies, artillery became an indispensable part of the battlefield, and pikemen began to disappear. Still, the armies stayed technologically matched as weaponry on both sides advanced at a similar pace. In the end, tactical innovations and leadership made the difference on the battlefield.

Gameplay  

In Cuius Regio, Designer Francisco Gradaille has created a game in which the players are free to apply their creativity to the large range of maneuvers and operations possible to the armies of the period.  

Cuius Regio is played on an operational-strategic scale. Each turn covers one year, and each hex is approximately nine miles across. Infantry and Cavalry strength points represent approximately 500-1000 men each. Artillery is represented by Artillery Trains counters that can travel with armies to give advantage in battle and in taking cities. Each leader has a Leadership Rating that affects how many troops he can effectively lead and his ability to accomplish special tasks.  

The game includes scenarios covering the Bohemian Revolt, the War in the Palatinate, the Danish Intervention, the Swedish Intervention, and the French Intervention. There is also a 31-turn campaign which covers the whole Thirty Years War from 1618 to 1648. Each scenario has a unique character, and the game can be played in as little as an hour and a half (for a short scenario) or can be a multi-session game for the full campaign.  

During turns players recruit armies, conduct operations, sustain their armies, and manage the impact of diplomacy on their campaigns, all in an effort to gain control the Holy Roman Empire.  

Each turn has a variable duration that depends on the number of armies on the map and how those armies are employed. Armies can conduct operations several times in a turn but the more they do, the less effective they become.

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Pirates - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3BcPscn0BrzZSKsmbc6hkkz

The Hunt for Blackbeard is on again. As Blackbeard, you must select your anchorage carefully, as you’ll need all your guile to survive. The hunters are coming — evade them, or prepare defenses and risk luring them in? As the Hunters, how long can you afford to press your stable of informants and arm your expedition? You know Blackbeard: he will not sit idle. His ambitions may expose him, but he is getting stronger day by day. How will you approach — a flushing strategy, or a precision strike? Be careful, as your quarry is apt to bite!

Hunt for Blackbeard is a two-player boardgame that portrays the effort in 1718 by the colony of Virginia and the Royal Navy to track down the notorious pirate Blackbeard (Edward Thatch) as he sought refuge in colonial North Carolina. It features the historical events, places, and personages involved in Blackbeard’s demise 300 years ago, and the real-world challenges of “golden-age” piracy and pirate hunting. One player takes the role of Blackbeard and the other the pirate hunters. Blackbeard seeks to commit acts of piracy or to enjoy a pirate’s life while remaining free. The hunters try to discern Blackbeard’s plans to thwart his piracy. The game may end in a battle in which either the hunters capture Blackbeard or the pirate wins by seizing a hunters’ ship as his prize!

In each of up to four turns, players draw secret tiles that gradually reveal opportunities for Blackbeard to pursue his piratical aims and for the hunters to interview informants who may know of Blackbeard’s whereabouts.

The players next commit Action pawns behind their screens to prepare defenses, sail, scout, or plan piracy. Blackbeard then secretly records any changes to the information on the main map. As the hunters take their turn, they inspect markers on the map — often secretly — as they seek Blackbeard, his camp, or any wake of his passage. Blackbeard will not know how much the hunters have learned before they strike!

Combat ensues if hunters catch up with Blackbeard’s sloop. If Blackbeard remains unchallenged at the right location, he carries out his piracy, placing gold cubes onto tiles among those drawn. Blackbeard can win through piracy while evading the hunters. But if a boarding action occurs, the winner automatically takes the game, enabling the pirate to win by girding for a fight and luring the hunters in.

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🎙️ ZONE OF CONTROL — THURSDAY 7PM EST | THIS WEEK'S BRIEFING
The boots are dirty, the dice are rolling, and we've got a packed agenda for you this week, Commanders. Pull up a chair — here's what's on deck.

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🗂️ After Action Report
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👀 First Look: Speed Kings

We crack it open for the first time and give you our initial impressions.
📖 Rulebook Rundown: Rebel Tide
A new arrival hit the table last week and we're digging into the rulebook to get it ready for play.

🃏 A Most Fearful Sacrifice
We take a closer look at the game and break down some of the cards.

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What do YOU look for in a con? Vendor selection? Open gaming space? Tournament play? Good food nearby? We're diving into what makes a wargame convention worth attending — and yes, this ties into something we've got cooking behind the scenes. 👀

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Doug (Battlefield Banter) and I continue our game play.

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